An elixir is ordered for a patient as 0.6 g every 4 hours.The medicine is available as 80 mg/5 mL.Which of the following represents the amount that the nurse will give per dose?

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The process and formulas used to calculate dosages of liquids are the same as those used to compute dosages of capsules or tablets.Only the unit of measure is different (0.6 g = 600 mg;600 mg/80 mg = 7.5 × 5 = 37.5 mL).

An Elixir Is Ordered for a Patient as 0